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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Katherine Santos #17047 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Katherine Santos maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, with slight fluctuations in her split times. Her overall pace per mile was 7:48, completing the course in 1:42:11. Notably, she delivered a strong burst in the final mile, completing it in 7:25, which was the fastest pace recorded in her race. This indicates a well-managed effort distribution and a capable finish strategy. Throughout the race, Katherine consistently held her position within the age division, finishing 47th out of 4125 participants. Her performance was most impressive in the final stages where she moved up significantly in her overall position to finish within the top 500s. To further enhance her performance, Katherine may want to focus on even pacing in the latter half to minimize any pace drop-offs. Her commitment to her team, "Easier than the PhD," likely contributed positively to her preparation and race day execution.